Bee Chat & Messaging Architecture

Overview

Bee Chat is STING’s intelligent messaging system that enables secure, context-aware communication between users, teams, and AI assistants. This document outlines the architecture for both current capabilities and future enterprise features.

Core Concepts

🐝 Bee Chat

Individual conversations with B. STING, providing:

  • AI-powered assistance
  • Context from Honey Jars
  • Secure data discussions
  • Task automation.

🐝🐝 Swarm Chat (Enterprise)

Group conversations enabling:

  • Team collaboration
  • Shared AI assistance
  • Project-based discussions
  • Role-based access.

💃 Waggles (Notification System)

Named after the bee waggle dance, Waggles are intelligent notifications that:

  • Alert users to important events
  • Provide context-aware updates
  • Can be customized per data type
  • Support local or cloud deployment.

Architecture

Architecture Components

Messaging Core:
  Backend:
    - WebSocket for real-time
    - Redis for message queue
    - PostgreSQL for history.

  Features:
    - 1:1 chat with Bee
    - Group conversations (Swarm Chat)
    - Message threading and reactions
    - Email notifications
    - In-app alerts
    - File attachments.

Enterprise Features:
  Third-Party Integration:
    - Slack connector
    - Microsoft Teams
    - Discord
    - Custom webhooks.

  Advanced Waggles:
    - Data-type specific alerts
    - Custom waggle creation
    - ML-powered routing
    - Cross-platform sync.

Waggles - Intelligent Notification System

Concept

Just as bees perform waggle dances to communicate important information about resources, STING’s Waggles communicate important events and insights to users.

Waggle Types

System Waggles:
  - report_complete: "Your report is ready!"
  - data_anomaly: "Unusual pattern detected"
  - security_alert: "Suspicious access attempt"
  - performance_warning: "Processing slowdown"

Data Waggles:
  - threshold_breach: "Sales exceeded target"
  - pattern_match: "Similar to previous issue"
  - compliance_violation: "PII detected in logs"
  - insight_discovery: "New trend identified"

Collaboration Waggles:
  - mention_alert: "@user mentioned you"
  - task_assigned: "New task from @manager"
  - approval_needed: "Report awaits approval"
  - team_update: "Project milestone reached"

Waggle Configuration

class WaggleConfig:
    """Configuration for custom Waggles"""
    
    def __init__(self, name: str, waggle_type: str):
        self.name = name
        self.type = waggle_type
        self.conditions = []
        self.actions = []
        self.recipients = []
    
    def when(self, condition: Dict[str, Any]):
        """Define trigger conditions"""
        self.conditions.append(condition)
        return self
    
    def notify(self, recipients: List[str]):
        """Define who gets notified"""
        self.recipients.extend(recipients)
        return self
    
    def via(self, channels: List[str]):
        """Define notification channels"""
        self.channels = channels
        return self

# Example: Custom Sales Waggle
sales_waggle = WaggleConfig("high_value_sale", "data_waggle")
    .when({"field": "sale_amount", "operator": ">", "value": 10000})
    .notify(["sales_manager", "ceo"])
    .via(["email", "slack", "in_app"])

Local Waggle Installation

Local Waggles:
  Purpose: "Process data without cloud dependency"
  
  Installation:
    - Download waggle package
    - Configure data connections
    - Set notification preferences
    - Deploy to local Worker Bee.
  
  Benefits:
    - No data leaves premises
    - Customizable logic
    - Fast processing
    - Compliance friendly.

Messaging Security

Zero Trust with Convenience

Security Layers:
  Authentication:
    Primary: WebAuthn/Passkeys (strongly recommended)
    Fallback: TOTP + Password
    Session: Secure, httpOnly cookies
  
  Authorization:
    - Message-level permissions
    - Channel-based access
    - Time-limited shares
    - Audit trail.
  
  Encryption:
    - E2E for sensitive chats
    - TLS for transport
    - At-rest encryption
    - Key rotation.

Device Trust Levels

Trust Levels:
  Fully Trusted (WebAuthn):
    - Full access to all features
    - Can view sensitive data
    - Extended session timeout
    - Offline access.
  
  Partially Trusted (TOTP):
    - Limited sensitive data access
    - Shorter session timeout
    - No offline access
    - Additional verification for critical ops.
  
  Untrusted (Password only):
    - Basic access only
    - Frequent re-authentication
    - No sensitive operations
    - Limited API access.

Third-Party Integration Architecture

Slack Integration

class SlackConnector:
    """Slack integration for STING"""
    
    async def setup_workspace(self, workspace_id: str):
        """Initial workspace setup"""
        # OAuth flow
        # Channel mapping
        # User synchronization
        # Permission mapping
    
    async def forward_waggle(self, waggle: Waggle, channel: str):
        """Forward Waggle to Slack channel"""
        slack_message = self.transform_waggle(waggle)
        await self.slack_client.post_message(channel, slack_message)
    
    async def handle_slash_command(self, command: str, args: List[str]):
        """Handle Slack slash commands"""
        if command == "/sting-report":
            return await self.generate_report(args)
        elif command == "/sting-query":
            return await self.query_honey_jar(args)

Microsoft Teams Integration

Teams Connector:
  Features:
    - Adaptive cards for rich content
    - Bot framework integration
    - Channel synchronization
    - File sharing support.
  
  Commands:
    - "@sting help" - Get assistance
    - "@sting report [type]" - Generate report
    - "@sting status" - Check system status
    - "@sting query [data]" - Query Honey Jars

API Examples

Create Custom Waggle

POST /api/v1/waggles
{
  "name": "inventory_low",
  "type": "data_waggle",
  "conditions": {
    "field": "inventory_count",
    "operator": "<",
    "value": 100
  },
  "actions": [
    {
      "type": "notify",
      "channels": ["email", "slack"],
      "recipients": ["inventory_manager"]
    },
    {
      "type": "create_task",
      "assignee": "purchasing_team",
      "title": "Reorder inventory"
    }
  ]
}

Send Swarm Message

POST /api/v1/swarms/{swarm_id}/messages
{
  "content": "Check out this insight from the sales data",
  "attachments": [
    {
      "type": "honey_jar_query",
      "jar_id": "sales_2024",
      "query": "top_customers_by_revenue"
    }
  ],
  "mentions": ["@sales_team", "@ceo"]
}

Configure Slack Integration

POST /api/v1/integrations/slack
{
  "workspace_id": "T1234567",
  "channel_mappings": {
    "sales_waggles": "#sales-alerts",
    "security_waggles": "#security",
    "general": "#sting-notifications"
  },
  "waggle_forwarding": {
    "enabled": true,
    "filter": {
      "priority": ["high", "critical"],
      "types": ["security_alert", "compliance_violation"]
    }
  }
}

Security Considerations

Message Privacy

  • End-to-end encryption for sensitive discussions
  • Automatic PII detection in messages
  • Message retention policies
  • Audit trail for compliance.

Integration Security

  • OAuth 2.0 for third-party apps
  • Scoped permissions per integration
  • API rate limiting
  • Webhook signature verification.

Device Security

WebAuthn Enforcement:
  Recommended For:
    - Admin users
    - Users with Honey Jar access
    - Financial data handlers
    - Healthcare workers.
  
  Benefits:
    - Phishing resistant
    - No passwords to steal
    - Biometric convenience
    - Hardware security.

Best Practices

For Administrators

  1. Enable WebAuthn for all users handling sensitive data
  2. Configure Waggles for critical business events
  3. Set up integrations with existing communication tools
  4. Monitor message patterns for security anomalies

For Users

  1. Use WebAuthn devices for best security/convenience balance
  2. Create custom Waggles for your workflow
  3. Leverage Swarm Chat for team collaboration
  4. Keep sensitive data in Honey Jars, not messages

For Developers

  1. Use Waggle APIs for custom notifications
  2. Implement proper error handling in integrations
  3. Follow rate limits to ensure system stability
  4. Test Waggles locally before deployment

Future Vision

Intelligent Communication

  • AI-suggested responses based on context
  • Automatic meeting summaries
  • Smart routing of questions to experts
  • Predictive notifications.

Unified Workspace

  • Single pane for all communications
  • Integrated task management
  • Seamless file sharing
  • Cross-platform synchronization.

Advanced Analytics

  • Communication pattern analysis
  • Team collaboration metrics
  • Response time optimization
  • Knowledge flow visualization.

The future of enterprise communication is intelligent, secure, and seamlessly integrated. Bee Chat and Waggles make that future a reality.

Last Updated: January 2025

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